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White House considering Budapest for Putin-Zelenskyy bilateral, report suggests – as it happened

Spokeswoman refuses to confirm possible location for talks, says Trump ‘definitively’ rules out US troops in Ukraine but remains open to air support

The Guardian - AU

The Latest: European leaders arrive for White House meeting on Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine’s future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting at the White House as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an extraordinary cadre of European leaders with him to show U.S. President Donald Trump a united front against Russia

The Independent UK

Voices: What does Europe’s ‘Z-Team’ hope to get from its Trump showdown?

COMMENT: The delegation of European leaders who will fight Zelensky’s corner as the US president decides Ukraine’s fate could still play a blinder – but however heartening the show of solidarity, they are but supplicants, says Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

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Trump’s critics say Putin ‘flattered’ Trump at the Alaska summit. Europe’s leaders aim to do the same

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s meeting with Putin rolled back key red lines that Zelensky says Ukraine won’t cross. But Europe could be relying on Trump to flip-flop once again, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Democrat Senator said Alaska summit was ‘great day’ for Russia: Putin was ‘absolved of his crimes in front of the world’

Putin came to America for a ‘photo opp’ and legitimization, and received both from Trump, says Murphy

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy faces daunting trip to the White House – but this time he won’t be alone

Dream team of European leaders will be with the Ukrainian president, seeking to show a united front when they meet Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

Swedish PM’s private address revealed by Strava data shared by bodyguards

Data made public by Ulf Kristersson’s security revealed his location, routes and movements over several years

The Guardian - UK

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Europe’s leaders call for talks, but Iran says diplomacy’s been blown away

European leaders are treading a delicate line between tepid support for the US strikes, with entreaties for a return to diplomacy. The Iranians don't seem eager to return to negotiations however.

Euronews

Trump’s Russia sanctions refusal leaves Europe with few options but to wait

Frustration is growing amid increasing signs US could wash its hands of Ukraine, but some observers counsel patience

The Guardian - UK

Deference And Disputes: How Leaders Get On With Trump

When foreign leaders meet with Donald Trump, they are walking a tightrope: They can be welcomed with open arms or be publicly belittled.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: president faces intensifying criticism over Qatar plane gift

Top Democrat condemns ‘flying grift’ as senior Republicans join chorus of disapproval – key US politics stories from Sunday 18 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Finnish leader

Alexander Stubb says Russian intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package

The Guardian - UK

UK, Northern European Nations Support Ukraine 30-day Ceasefire: Norway PM

The UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

International Business Times

Is France's Emmanuel Macron trying to influence who gets picked as the next pope?

The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he is attempting to push the conclave into picking a French candidate to be the next pontiff.

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The Independent UK

Inside Trump’s whirlwind trip to the pope’s funeral: Biden, Melania’s birthday and a Zelensky rematch

The president met with his Ukrainian counterpart and parted ways with the First Lady after a 14-trip to Rome

Al Jazeera

Russia stalls ceasefire talks as it intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine continue long-range drone and missile attacks, but observe an informal ceasefire in the Black Sea.

The Independent UK

US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio

Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said

Al Jazeera

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty

PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.

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Evening Standard

UK and Finland ‘tied hip-to-hip’ on Nato, says Finnish president in No 10 visit

Finnish president Alexander Stubb met Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump says he is ‘very angry’ with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine

US president says his Russian counterpart’s questioning of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility could delay ceasefire

The Guardian - AU

Trump news at a glance: ‘I’m not joking’ – Trump says he could seek third term

Trump also says in interview he was ‘very angry’ with Putin and threatened to bomb Iran – key US politics stories from 30 March 2025

Euronews

Finland's Stubb says he urged Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline during surprise visit

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

Al Jazeera

Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine

Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urges Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff.

The Guardian - UK

Trump ‘running out of patience’ with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire, says Finnish president

Alexander Stubb – who played golf with Trump this weekend – suggested deadline and US sanctions package

Euronews

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

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